Another Way

Main actresses:

Jadwiga Jankowska-Cieślak as Éva Szalánczky
Grażyna Szapołowska as Livia Horváth

Another Way is a quietly powerful and deeply tragic film that immerses you in a world where love struggles to survive under societal and political repression. Set in post‑1956 Hungary, it tells the story of two women whose emotional connection challenges the rigid expectations and dangers of their time.

The mood is intense and bittersweet—full of longing, frustration, and fleeting joy. The filmmaking feels intimate, yet unforgiving, capturing both the tenderness of newfound love and the harsh reality that surrounds it. As you watch Éva and Livia’s relationship unfold, there is a constant sense of risk and vulnerability—every affectionate glance carries weight, every moment of connection is tinged with fear.

This is not a light or easy film; it is emotionally rich, often heart‑wrenching, and resonant long after the credits roll, leaving you with a sense of both beauty and sorrow intertwined.